IND vs PAK Highlights, Hockey World Cup 2026: Harmanpreet Singh brace powers India pip Pakistan in a 5-3 thriller

In the second round, India will start in the bottom position in Pool E. England, who have beaten India in the group stages, will start in the top two along with three carried points. England's three points come from their win over India.

That's it. India have beaten Pakistan 5-3 in a high-scoring thriller to finish second in the group and enter the second round alongside England. In the second round, India will play the Netherlands and either Argentina or New Zealand.

Only three minutes left in the game. Pakistan need three more goals in the final minute to go into the second round. England are topping the pool while Wales are already out of semis race. Pakistan ear a penalty corner as the ball hit one of Indian players in leg. Pakistan waste the opportunity. IND 5-3 PAK

Just a single goal from Hardik Singh in the third quarter. Although Pakistan got a PC, but the Indian defenders were alert to avert any danger. Meanwhile, Pakistan have got their third of the day at the start of the final quarter through Hannan Shahid. IND 5-3 PAK (Q4)

GOOALLLL!!!! India earn a penalty stroke in the third quarter, for a deliberate foul by Arshad Liaqat. Hardik Singh steps up and scores India's fifth. This is Hardik's first-ever world Cup goal. IND 5-2 (Q3)

GOOAALLLL!!! It's raining goals here today. Pakistan earn PC and they score through Sufiyan Khan. The Men in Green got another PC, minutes later, but the Indian defenders were alert to avert any danger. IND 4-2 (Q2)

GOOAALLLLL!!! India score again and its Abhishek on the scoresheet. Abhishek shimmies into the D, by dribbling in between the Pakistan defence. He passes it across as the ball bounces off a Pakistan player, before going into the goal. IND 4-1 (Q2)

GOOAALLLL!!! Pakistan have pulled one back before half time. After India goalkeeper saved the initial attempt, Pakistan's Hannan Shahid reduced the deficit with a goal at the far post. IND 3-1 PAK (Q2)

One more PC for India, their fifth in the game so far. Pakistan were initially able to block Rajinder Singh's dragflick, but the Indian players used their variations very well before captain Harmanpreet Singh made sure India go 3-0 ahead.

Meanwhile, the game has been paused for a brief moment. The umpire is heard saying, "we need a doctor in the stands". It looks like one of the fans in the stands has been hurt by a shot from the game. India have dominated possession in the second quarter. IND 2-0 PAK (Q2)

India head coach Craig Fulton will be a happy man after the first 15 minutes. Two goal from Mandeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh have shaped the dominance of India so far in the game.

GOOALLLLL!!!!! After Harmanpreet Singh, India double the lead through Mandeep Singh. Sanjay recieved the ball inside the D, and brilliantly put in a pass on his back. Mandeep, using his brilliant presence of mind, just angled the ball into the back of the net. IND 2-0 (Q1)

GOAALLLLL!!!! India have been pressing hard from the onset and earn a penalty Corner in the first quarter. Harmanpreet Singh misses the first, but gets India in lead in his second PC conversion. The ball went like a rocket as Pakistan goalkeeper was nowhere to be seen attempting to block the shot. India 1-0 PAK (Q1)

The India and Pakistan players shake hands after the National Anthems. Action starting soon.

Harmanpreet Singh has scored 19 goals in 16 matches against Pakistan. Meanwhile, it's time for National Anthems in Amstelveen. Players of both sides run into the pitch. India to go first, followed by Pakistan.

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the FIH Hockey World Cup is a sell-out, with the 10,000-capacity Wagener Stadium set to witness a packed house for the high-profile Pool D contest. The match has generated considerable interest among the Indian and Pakistani communities in the Netherlands, with tickets having been sold online in phases since September 2025. The ticketing platform offered several categories, with prices ranging from 35 Euros for a South Stand ticket for non-Dutch matches to 57 Euros for a covered Main Stand day ticket. Hospitality tickets were priced at 251.34 Euros.

2016: 5-1 win (Sultan Azlan Shah Cup), two 3-2 wins (Asian Champions Trophy)

2017: 7-1 and 6-1 win (FIH World League), 3-1 and 4-0 wins (Asia Cup)

2018: 2-2 draw (Commonwealth Games 2018), 4-0 win (Asian Champions Trophy), 2-1 win (Asian Games), 3-1 win (Asian Champions Trophy)

2021: 3-1 and 4-3 wins (Asian Champions Trophy)

2022: 1-1 draw (Asia Cup)

2023: 4-0 win (Asian Champions Trophy), 10-2 win (Asian Games)

2024: 2-1 win (Asian Champions Trophy)

2026: 4-3 and 7-1 wins (FIH Pro League)

India are meeting pakistan at a hockey World Cup match after 16 years. The last time India met Pakistan in a World Cup match was in 2010 in New Delhi. India on the game by 4-1 margin.

In the other game, England hammered Wales 8-2, thus going into the second round with an all-win record. That means, India need to either win or a draw will be enough for Harmanpreet Singh's men to advance into the second round. A loss for India will see Pakistan advance.

Star Sports is the official broadcaster of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in India. The India vs Pakistan men's hockey World Cup match will be telecast live on Star Sports Select 2, Star Sports Select 2 HD and Star Sports Hindi. Live streaming of India vs Pakistan men's hockey World Cup match will be available on JioStar app and website.